Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) prepares to shoot against Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks locked up with the Utah Jazz in a high-scoring affair Monday night. Going without Anthony Davis, Dallas welcomed back Daniel Gafford for a bit of help down low. The Mavs unfortunately came unraveled in the final minutes of regulation, losing 140-133 in overtime. Let’s get to the grades!

My Mavericks vs Jazz predictions and free NBA picks have Dallas continuing its recent dominance on Monday, December 15. After an impressive win over the Houston Rockets, the Dallas Mavericks picked up a 119-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Tip-off between the Jazz and Mavericks lands at 7 p.m. MT in the Delta Center, as Utah will attempt to fire off win number two in a row after their win vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, and continue their strong play in front of the home fans they've shown thus far this season.